William Howard School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Longtown Road Brampton Cumbria CA8 1AR |
| Phone | 01697745700 |
| Reference Number | 137252 |
William Howard School continues to uphold the standards established in its previous inspection, showcasing a commitment to providing quality education within a supportive environment. The school fosters a strong sense of belonging among its diverse student body, encouraging them to engage actively in the school community and academic pursuits. Most pupils demonstrate high-quality work and a serious attitude toward their education, reflecting the school's aspirations for all students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1303 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.19%
Girls: 48.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 126 | 110 | 236 |
| 8 | 133 | 107 | 240 |
| 9 | 119 | 127 | 246 |
| 10 | 106 | 119 | 225 |
| 11 | 107 | 101 | 208 |
| 12 | 33 | 38 | 71 |
| 13 | 42 | 34 | 76 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.9% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 30 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 23 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as William Howard School | |
| 28 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of belonging among pupils.
- Ambitious and diverse curriculum including unique subjects.
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND.
- High-quality personal development program.
- Supportive and caring school environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clarity in some subjects about key knowledge for pupils.
- Underdeveloped support for some key stage 4 pupils struggling with reading.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 31.9 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.32 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 13% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 96 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 36 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 32 | 8 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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